BIA GEOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICE CENTER
by the Geographic Data Service Center

The Geographic Data Service Center (GDSC), located in Lakewood, Colorado, has the mission of developing and implementing policies, procedures, standards, goals, and objectives for all spatial data technologies and applications throughout BIA. In accomplishing this mission, the GDSC supports Tribal and BIA offices in the implementation process. Services and support provided include but are not limited to:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Remote Sensing/Image Processing
• Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Centralized and Decentralized Computer Operations
• Technical Help Desk
• Database Development
• Training and Workshops

In accomplishing this mission, extensive efforts are made to demonstrate and effectively transfer the capability to apply these technologies at the field office level. These services are available (at no charge) only to official BIA offices and federally recognized Indian Tribes.

For more information about the GDSC, their main number is: (303) 231-5100, help line (303) 231- 5120, fax: (303) 231- 5122, e-mail: gdsc@saturn.bia.gov, online: http://gdsc.bia.gov , or by mail at: Geographic Data Service Center, 3000 Youngfield St., Suite 230, Lakewood, CO, 80215.